* Gives students direct access to powerful statistical techniques, and teaches the reader how to actually implement the theory with the included software

* Comes with ArcView Avenue scripts and data sets so students can implement the examples in the book to help them further understand the concepts being taught

* Book and software are able to stand-alone as self-directed lab exercises

* Scripts are compatible with user-created data sets so they have a useful life after the user is done with the exercises in the book

* Completely updated with new examples and exercises, and features a new chapter on polygon pattern analyzers

* Expanded coverage includes new chapters on classic statistical methods

* CD includes the scripts that accompany the book as well as new instructor support material such as PowerPoint slides and structured labs built around the exercises in the book.